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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
FPC of Brighton
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Supervises: Mechanical Engineers
Essential Functions:
· - Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.
· -Oversee the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and products.
· -Lead in the development of product specifications required for design and testing.
· -Lead critical design reviews to anticipate deficiencies and opportunities for design improvement.
· -Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
· -Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
· -Develop and implement engineering processes and procedures.
· -Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
· -Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
· -Complies with safety policies and procedures.
· -Complies with safety policies, practices and procedures.
Required Education and Experience:
· -Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
· -Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, electro-mechanical product development and product lifecycle management, with at least 2 years of experience leading a team.
· -Experience with designing plastic components, working with vendors through the tooling design, approval and production process preferred.
Special Skills & Qualifications:
· -Proficient with SolidWorks and / or Inventor
· - Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably mold flow analysis tools
· -Experience with Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Bill of Materials (BOM) work instructions and design documentation
· -Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)
· -Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices
· -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· -Proficiency in engineering software and tools; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products for creating tables, charts, and reports.
· -Ability to work effectively in a team environment